The Online Trust Alliance invites you to a Town Hall meeting at the Mid-America Club addressing today's privacy and data security issues which are impacting small and large businesses and organizations.  (Contact staff@otalliance.org if you have misplaced your promo code)

Speakers:

• Chris Babel, CEO of TRUSTe
• C. Steven Baker, Director of the Federal Trade Commission, Midwest Region
• Gian Fulgoni, Chairman of comScore, Inc
• John Roberson, Executive Director, Small Business Development and Resource Center, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
• Craig Spiezle, Executive Director & President, Online Trust Alliance (OTA)

Why Attend:

• Understand the trends, challenges and opportunities of data collection & privacy.
• Review the OTA's 2012 Data Protection & Breach  Planning Guide, to aid businesses in preventing, defending and responding to data incidents.
• Enhance consumer trust and confidence in your business and brand reputation.
• Learn the fundamentals of "privacy by design".

Privacy and data usage is a top issue for consumers, businesses and regulators worldwide.  Combined with evolving technologies and use of mobile devices and the escalating levels of data breaches, businesses need to consider the issues, implications and impact to consumer trust.  

This event is being hosted in support of Data Privacy Day, an international initiative to promote awareness about how information is collected, stored, used, and shared, and education about privacy practices that will enable individuals and business to protect their data.  More information >.

Catered by and held at the Mid-America Club located on the 80th floor of the Aon Center in East Loop.  The Mid-American Club is the only club in Chicago which offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the city's distinctive skyline.  Attendees will receive a copy of OTA's 2012 Data Protection and Breach Planning Guide.

Agenda

7:30 Registration, Breakfast & Networking

8:00 Welcome & Town Hall

10:00 Wrap Up. 

Immediately following the Town Hall speakers will be available to meet 1:1 with attendees.  For more information call +1 425-455-7400.

Supported in part by:
comScore is a global leader in measuring the digital world and the preferred source of digital marketing intelligence. Through a powerful combination of behavioral and survey insights, comScore enables clients to better understand, leverage and profit from the rapidly evolving worldwide web and mobile arena.

TRUSTe is  the leading privacy management solutions provider and provides a broad suite of privacy management solutions enabling companies to safely and efficiently manage the customer data powering their online channels – including advertising, cloud services, mobile apps, and websites. Over 4,500 web properties including those from top companies like Apple, AT&T, Disney, eBay, HP, Microsoft, Nationwide, and Yelp rely on TRUSTe to ensure compliance with evolving and complex privacy requirements. TRUSTe’s mission, based on a “Truth in Privacy” framework, is built on a solid foundation of transparency, choice and accountability regarding the collection and use of personal information. TRUSTe’s privacy seal is recognized and trusted by millions of consumers as a sign of responsible privacy practices.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce  is a private, non-profit business assistance and economic development organization. We are dedicated to helping area businesses grow as well as promoting the economic development of the region.Our mission is to make Chicagoland the most business-friendly region in America and enhance our members' success through aggressive programs in advocacy, member benefits, services, and actionable information. 

Online Trust Alliance (OTA), is a non-profit organization with a mission is to develop and advocate best practices and public policy which mitigate emerging privacy, identity and security threats to online services, brands, government, organizations and consumers. OTA's goal is to enhance online trust and confidence and the long-term vitality of commerce & online services.

* Speakers are subject to change without notice.    Registration fees are non-refundable but may be transferred.